Integrated Writing Tips

TOEFL Integrated Writing TipsPCPD Workshop SeriesApril 16, 2014

Task Requires Three SkillsREAD a short academic articleLISTEN to a lecture about the same topicWRITE an essay in which yousummarize the points from the lecture andexplain how they support or refute the reading

Details: Integrated Writing TaskThe text appears for 3 minutes, then disappears.Listen to the lecture.The text reappears on the screen along with the question.You have 20 minutes to write your essay.A good length for your essay is between 150-225 words.

Tip: Take organized notes.Main points of the reading?

Stance of the lecture? (supports or refutes)

Connection points?

Take Notes to ConnectTip: Organize your essay.Introduction: 3 sentences1, 2. Summarize: The passage and the lecture are about ____________. The author of the passage states that __________________.3. Explain the passage/lecture relationship:If the lecture supports: The lecturer agrees with this point of view.If the lecture refutes: The lecturer disagrees with this point of view.

The passage and the lecture are about working in teams to do projects. The author of the passage states that there are many benefits to working in teams.7Body Paragraphs: Each paragraph has a point from the reading and a supporting point or challenge from the lecture.If the lecture supports the readingFirst (second, third), the author of the passage observes that____________________. (fill in details)

The lecturer supports this claim by___________________________. (fill in details)If the lecture refutes the readingFirst, the author of the passage observes that____________________ (fill in details)

The lecturer challenges this claim by___________________________ (fill in details)Synonyms for supportreinforcesconfirmsvalidatescorroboratesverifies Synonyms for refutecasts doubt onquestionsopposesdisputes

Sample Reading and Lecture Notes13